The Red River is what's left of ancient Lake Agassiz. CATHY WURZER: You are listening to Minnesota Now here on MPR News. I'm Cathy Wurzer. As you know, Minnesota claims to be the land of 10,000 lakes.

A portion of a new map showing Ojibwe place names and meanings on the eastern end of Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota. The final map is a collaboration of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, the Ely ...

Map of Minneapolis (Village of Many Lakes) and St. Paul (Village along the White Cliffs) by Marlena Myles. Credit: Courtesy of Marlena Myles This story was first published by Barn Raiser and is the ...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- With nearly 55% of the state now in severe drought, many Minnesota lakes and rivers are at historic low points. Near Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, Becky Little is seeing a part ...

Minnesota may be known for its accent and music icon Prince, but the state is also home to pristine national and state parks, award-winning restaurants, and a vibrant arts scene. Minneapolis should be ...

DULUTH — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has approved reduced panfish limits for more lakes across northern Minnesota with the hope of growing more big crappies and bluegills. The DNR ...

Minnesota lakes are losing one of the main things that makes them special: ice. Winters have warmed to the point that the state's lakes have lost an average of two weeks of ice coverage since the late ...

MINNEAPOLIS — A new survey by the University of Minnesota found that an overwhelming majority of Minnesotans are concerned about the state’s lakes and rivers and support scientific research to address ...

Another 305 streams, lakes and rivers in Minnesota have become too polluted to meet federal water standards and will be added to the state's impaired waters list. The list, updated Monday by the ...

The Minnesota Department of Health has updated its advice on how much fish is safe to eat from certain lakes with PFAS exposure. The chemical has been found in fish from some bodies of water in 10 ...

A number of Minnesota cities have reported blue-green algae blooms this summer, causing the temporary closing of some beaches. Blue-green algae is bacteria that can be toxic for both humans and pets. ...